Saving HTX Shelter Dogs

08/02/2026

14/15.

It’s still not 15/15.

Out of 15 dogs in my last 2 Barc visits 14/15 managed to get out safely, but the 14 don’t make up for the 1 lost.

I know it’s part of the gig that I chose to spend my free time doing, and volunteers lose dogs all the time. I know all of us are tough and built different but when I meet a dog and spend time with them I feel the responsibility of making sure they get out alive AND have an amazing life.

I know that’s not feasible, but it’s hard not to expect it from myself. I know it’s not my problem to solve at all, but I still feel responsible. I want them all to sleep in beds at night, get enrichment, take Home Depot trips, get their paws sniffed and bellies rubbed.

It’s such an emotionally taxing hobby but it truly is so fulfilling and brings me so much joy spending time with these babies.

I got laid off recently and poured my all into Barc and doing dog stuff and now it’s time I take a little break and pour into myself, and spend time pouring into my personal dogs.

Thank you to every single person who shares, donates, gives words of encouragement I couldn’t do it without you. But the messages of dogs that need help or tied up or found helpless are so emotionally taxing and I literally can’t help them all.

If you need me I’ll be offline recharging for a bit ❤️‍🩹 love you all

07/30/2026

Update: safe with Bark About It Rescue🩵

Steven will be euthanized 7/31 at 1pm without a local Houston foster/adopter 💔

🩵Steven | neutered male | 1Y | 50lbs | HW-

I went to the shelter specifically to meet Steven and Kane, and they were the cutest little pair of black and white boys. They are very timid, but they have blossomed in their time at the shelter. Earlier notes state that they wouldn’t walk on leash and that they were very scared of staff and & more recent notes state how wiggly they are and that they love pets and baby talk 🥺. I tested Steven with another dog and he did fine. Eventually, he even rolled over and was submissive. I feel like they might be mixed with something big maybe like a great Dane or something because they are long and lean. I’m not sure why only one of them was listed, but I’m sure his brother will be listed shortly after. He was very sweet and put up with me dressing him up and just wanted to nuzzle in and be close to me. He would only take treats when I left them on the ground, not directly from my hand. I think they just need someone to be patient with them and show them that the world isn’t as scary as they think. 🥺

📍Barc animal shelter - Houston, TX

•Adoptions must be done in person at Barc
•Pledges attract a rescue
•If you can foster and are local please dm me
•I’m a shelter volunteer, I don’t choose euthanasia candidates or perform euthanasia

07/24/2026

My sweet foster girl 🥹❤️‍🩹

07/22/2026